Tooling Supervisor

F-o-r-t-u-n-e Personnel Consultants of Troy (FPC-Troy); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions firm in Boston seeks a Tooling Manager who will oversee the tooling department, manage resources, and ensure the efficiency of tooling production. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, at least 5 years of experience in plastics injection molding, and 3+ years of supervisory experience. Responsibilities include managing staff training, evaluating performance, and implementing process improvements to reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience with plastics injection molding.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and ensure tooling resources are available.
• Oversee daily tooling support for production.
• Train and develop direct reports.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Machining experience

Solidworks

CAM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Plan for and ensure resources within the Tool rooms are available for all tooling, dies, fixtures and jigs are produced and repaired efficiently, on time and in line with quality standards
• Oversee daily tooling support for production
• Plan and oversee repairs/preventive maintenance.
• Keep detailed records of procurement activity, materials quantity, and specifications; ensure correct meter settings and record these and color matching parts information
• Inspect the operation of material handling system and secure the material flow
• Recommend solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quantity
• Coordinate with Material Handlers to ensure work tickets are completed
• Manage the Tooling department and project teams
• Interview job applicants and make hiring recommendations
• Train and develop direct reports in the skills necessary to perform the work as well as safety and compliance aspects
• Evaluate staff performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal
• Participate in training as needed
• Lead/support implementation of Quick Mold Change techniques (SMED)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field or combination or education and experience
• 5 years of experience with plastics injection molding
• 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Valid Driver’s License and Passport
• Solid machining experience
• Basic understanding of Solidworks and CAM software